US Bridges

Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 0.3 E of Rattlesnake RD · Structure no. 6000043

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShepard Patrick RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.3 E of Rattlesnake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32575, -86.81738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shepard Patrick RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.